The very first sound/note of Misirlou is surely the most famous example but it's used all over surf, often to signal the imminent appearance of another guitar line. I've tried to do what it sounds like is going on but it just doesn't sound the same. Any suggestions? Thank you!
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Posted on Aug 18 2011 09:55 AM
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Posted on Aug 18 2011 10:34 AM
Do you mean the glissando? |
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Posted on Aug 18 2011 10:42 AM
It isn't audible in the version you listed, but you an see him doing it. But it is sort of a glissando, I wouldn't quantify it as a glissando as it really isn't musical, it is more of special effect. You can hear it in the recorded version. The first thing he does: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2K14qx3IKe8&feature=related It is just a really quick slide down the low-E string. It shouldn't be too hard to replicate, but it sure was pretty brilliant when he first did it. It could very much so help Dick determine the tempo and be much easier to start the song. |
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Posted on Aug 18 2011 11:04 AM
It is just a quick pluck and slide down from the octive on a string. —THE KBK ... This is the last known signal. We offer Sanctuary. www.thekbk.com |
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Posted on Aug 18 2011 11:12 AM
I didn't include the quick pluck in my description, that is very very important. |
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Posted on Aug 18 2011 01:33 PM
Yes, less audible in the clip I posted, but I posted that one so that the OP could see it being done. As for musicality, most glissandos in surf tend to be special effects instead of musical. |
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Posted on Aug 19 2011 04:27 PM
You also need a 15" speaker for THAT sound. —The Phantomatics on Facebook |
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